Richard Gadd Biography: Books, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Comedy, Girlfriend

Richard Gadd also known as Richard Gadd is a multi-award winning Scottish actor, comedian, and writer celebrated for his raw autobiographical storytelling and bold performances.

With the global success of his Netflix series Baby Reindeer, which he created, wrote, and starred in, he has brought unflinching honesty to themes of trauma, stalking, and identity, earning widespread acclaim and empowering audiences through dark comedy and emotional depth in British and international entertainment.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Richard Gadd
• Stage Name: Richard Gadd
• Born: May 11, 1989
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Wormit, Fife, Scotland
• Nationality: Scottish
• Ethnicity: Scottish
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Geoffrey Michael Gadd and Mrs. Gadd
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: none
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Richard Gadd was born on May 11, 1989, in Wormit, Fife, Scotland. Brought up by his parents Geoffrey Michael Gadd, a microbiologist and professor at the University of Dundee, and Mrs. Gadd who both worked in schools, in a supportive family environment. He grew up having no publicly known siblings.

He attended Madras College in St Andrews and studied English Literature and Theatre Studies at the University of Glasgow, graduating in 2011.

He later trained at the Oxford School of Drama in 2012. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Richard Gadd began his professional comedy career after university, performing stand-up at open mic nights and winning the New Act of the Year Award at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010.

He gained further recognition with his 2016 Edinburgh Fringe show Monkey See Monkey Do, which won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Comedy Show and explored themes of sexual assault.

He appeared in television productions including E4’s Tripped, BBC2’s Against the Law, Sky Arts’ One Normal Night, and roles in Outlander, Code 404, and Wedding Season as Conrad Lennox.

His major breakthrough came with Baby Reindeer in 2024, a Netflix limited series based on his real-life experiences, which he created, wrote, produced, and starred in, winning multiple Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Lead Actor, Outstanding Writing, and Outstanding Limited Series along with a Peabody Award and Golden Globe recognition.

He has written for Netflix’s Sex Education and other BBC programs, performed at Soho Theatre, and continues developing new projects including the upcoming BBC drama Half Man and Lions series.

His work blends stand-up, one-man shows, acting, and writing while addressing complex personal and societal issues with sharp insight.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mrrichardgadd

Personal Life

Richard Gadd, 36 years old, is currently single and not engaged. He identifies as bisexual and has no publicly known past relationships or engagements, remaining private about his love life after personal experiences detailed in his work.

He has no children and maintains a cautious personal life focused on his creative projects. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Richard Gadd’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from creating, writing, producing, and starring in television series and films, stand-up comedy tours and Edinburgh Fringe shows, along with related entertainment projects and writing credits.

Filmography

• Baby Reindeer (Donny Dunn, creator/writer/star, 2024)
• Wedding Season (Conrad Lennox, 2022)
• Against the Law (2017)
• Code 404 (supporting role)
• Outlander (guest role)
• Tripped (E4 series)
• One Normal Night (Sky Arts)
• Monkey See Monkey Do (Edinburgh Fringe show, 2016)
• Half Man (upcoming BBC drama)
• Lions (upcoming BBC series)
• Sex Education (writer credits)